Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing at CGL WIRRAL
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
10,040
Total Quantity
177.3K
NHS Cost
£477.7K
vs National Avg
+1499.2%
CGL WIRRAL prescribed 10,040 items of Buprenorphine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £477,724 to the NHS. This is 1499.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
808
Jul 2026
726
Jul 2026
836
Jul 2026
863
Jul 2026
868
Jul 2026
830
Jul 2026
871
Jul 2026
919
Jul 2026
905
Jul 2026
770
Jul 2026
806
Jul 2026
838
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 10,040 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 177,336 |
| Total NHS Cost | £477,724 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1499.2% |
Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,040 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 628 items |
| Difference | +1499.2% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.